I, Doctor in the US-Chapter 392 - 391: A Tragedy Caused by a Purple Needle

UCLA Medical Center.

"Zhou, why are you planning to enter politics again?"

"Professor, isn't that a good thing?"

"Well... it's not really a bad thing, but... isn't being a doctor enough?"

"Well... heh, it's not really insufficient."

"Then what exactly are you thinking? You should have a lot of money already."

"Money, well, nobody ever thinks they have too much."

"Hey~ you young people are really surprising."

Since Zhou Mo Sen was already here, he couldn't just chat with Sidney.

Professor Hansen absolutely couldn't be forgotten.

But, clearly, Professor Hansen was somewhat disappointed with Zhou Mo Sen's decision.

And Zhou Mo Sen had expected this situation from the start.

Therefore, his response was quite unique.

"A surgery can only save one person, but if I can hold power, then I can save more people."

This... American Lu Xun?

Of course, Zhou Mo Sen wasn't interested, but he was very interested in pulling Professor Hansen's leg.

Upon hearing this, Hansen was indeed invigorated.

"Do you really think this way?"

"Why would Professor Hansen doubt me?"

"No, it's just... I just feel that for someone like you, it might be rather difficult."

"I'm aware."

"Moreover, I've seen too many people lose themselves after entering politics."

"I understand, but as long as you understand me."

"Hmm... let's do it this way, your status as a doctor is problem-free, but as for the political aspect, you'll have to handle it yourself."

"Thank you, Professor Hansen."

Zhou Mo Sen reached out his hand, and Hansen took it.

This probably signified Hansen's support for Zhou Mo Sen.

Whatever it is, it holds that meaning.

But, is he truly seeking benefits from the UCLA Medical Center?

An interesting event occurred after Zhou Mo Sen left.

...

UCLA Medical Center.

As the largest comprehensive hospital on the West Coast, it naturally receives many patients every day.

Among these patients, of course, there are various skin tones.

That day, a Black patient came for a consultation.

And she quickly felt discomfort.

"Why! Why are you using needles of this color?"

"Ah? Ma'am, what's wrong with these needles?"

"This color! The color!"

"What's wrong with the color?"

"It's discriminating against me!"

"what?"

The nurse was truly frightened, she couldn't understand how a needle could discriminate against a Black person.

The key point was, the Black woman was talking about 'color.'

What color was it?

Just one look, and you almost understand.

Actually, it's not the color of the needle, but the small ring underneath the metallic part of the needle.

This thing has a color.

In fact, this color represents the 'thickness' of the needle.

Frequent visitors to the hospital are aware of this.

But now... purple!

That's right, they used purple needles for this Black woman.

According to common sense, this means the needle's thickness suits you.

However, the Black woman couldn't stand it.

Where is her rationale?

"'Purple!' Haven't you watched this movie? How dare you use purple needles in front of us?"

This...

Don't even say it, but it exists.

There's indeed a classic film called 'Purple,' and it's an Oscar hit.

The key is, this movie is about Black discrimination.

And the lead actress is the famous Whoopi Goldberg.

It even features talk-show queen Oprah.

As for the director, even more noteworthy.

Spielberg.

But, regarding the movie itself.

The color purple isn't meant to be a discriminative color; the movie doesn't imply that.

But over time, well...

Some Black people seldom attend school, maybe barely make it to high school, and not always graduating.

About one-third of Black Americans end up incarcerated during high school.

With such an educational background, they're easily led astray.

Meaning the movie 'Purple' was passed as a film discriminating against Blacks, with purple as the key.

That's just how many of them understood it.

Yet, it hasn't caused much trouble.

But now, a problem has arisen.

What to do?

In fact, until now, it's just a small matter.

But shortly, the hospital took it as a major issue!

"We must be more responsible towards minorities!"

"Our previous actions were really insufficiently thoughtful!"

"Absolutely not gentle enough!"

"The old approach doesn't work!"

Good heavens, what's this?

A group of young doctors began protesting against the UCLA.

Actually, these protests were positive.

They hoped the case would help.

Make healthcare warmer.

To accommodate more minorities.

Pretty good.

But... what about the needle?

"This seems to be a product of some large pharmaceutical company!"

"We can't use things like this anymore!"

"Who controls the procurement channel?"

My heavens, if this continues to develop.

It's truly dangerous!

...

Kevin Fokner originally had a lot of confidence.

He thought, when voting time comes in November.

He could continue being an incumbent legislator.

Anyway, that Zhou Mo Sen was not a concern.

At least as of now, that guy hadn't made any moves.

And he... Well, continue to smear the opponent!

Kevin Fokner's strategy was quite sound.

After all, it's how elections are done in the United States.

Anyway, you have to blacken the opponent, then the opponent's done.

This method is truly proven time and again.

Besides, he has very solid supporters.

The previous folks have mostly stayed the same.

In fact, Kevin also has a reliance.

He's actually the Republican candidate.

One must know, California is the Democratic Party's stronghold.

But that's America; there are Republican supporters here.

While, broadly speaking, indeed no match for the Democratic Party.

California truly is, Democrat is king.

But precisely because of this, Kevin's position is more stable.

Because, if not voting for him, then who?

Zhou Mo Sen, this guy is only a doctor, and he's the Democratic candidate.

Thus, Kevin was almost sure he was stable.

But never expected.

No one knows why suddenly his major funder informed him.

"From now on, we will no longer provide you financial support!"

What?!

Why would this happen?

In US elections, you still need money.

And this funder who won't support him anymore was a pharmaceutical company.

Why would this happen?

Not long after, the pharmaceutical company announced that they'll donate to Zhou Mo Sen!

What's going on?

Why is this happening?

Even if Zhou Mo Sen is a doctor, the funder wouldn't betray so fast, right?

And Kevin really couldn't figure it out.

He barely just saw the peculiar protest at the UCLA Medical Center.

Wasn't it just a Black woman feeling discriminated against?

But that discrimination didn't really mean much!

Yet the funder announced the withdrawal of all purple needles and packaging.

Hmm?

How did all this become connected?

Kevin didn't know, but he was very anxious.

Because as time slowly passed by, November seemed far.

But somehow, not too far...